More reasons not to check your Newsfeed (and other Facebook news)

Not too long ago, I vented my frustrations about Facebook recently deciding to show every photo that a friend comments on or Likes in our Newsfeeds. And I’ve heard anecdotally that it bothers other people, too.

Starting in January, sponsored stories in the Newsfeed will be the same size as other items appearing in the stream and will be identifiable by a link that reads “Sponsored” below the post. So on top of all of the photos from people I don’t know in my Newsfeed, I’ll see ads – which few people ever care to see.